Overview

Key features

The dynamic visual language of Painting and Drawing is the ideal for invention, exploration, and articulation of ideas. Long revered for their traditions, painting and drawing now intersect with new media and encompass a variety of approaches. In addition to images on canvas and paper, students at State University of New York at New Paltz experiment with materials and methodologies that challenge the possibilities of the discipline. Ideas are not limited by material definitions.

The program is committed to graduating students with substantial portfolios of work, the verbal/critical skills to participate in contemporary dialogue, and the practical resources to be successful working, exhibiting artists. BFA and MFA students at New Paltz benefit from the diverse viewpoints of faculty, visiting artists/critics, and interdisciplinary forums. With guidance, encouragement, and exposure to new ideas, students are challenged to expand the scope of their work and contribute to the evolution of the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Painting
Graduate Drawing
Art in Contemporary Culture
Artist Survival Skills
Art History
Liberal Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

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Applications will still be considered after this date as long as studio spaces remain available.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Paltz, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

One official copy of all undergraduate and graduate course work
Two letters of reference from former teachers or other professionals in the field familiar with the candidate’s qualifications who can support the candidate’s ability to do graduate work.
A 300-500 word letter of intent that states the candidate’s goals for graduate study.
Completion of the online application process requires:
Uploading a 300-500 word artist's statement discussing the candidate's concepts, material processes, research methods, and influences, and
Uploading a minimum of 20 images, the majority of which must be in the major field to which application is made

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Out-of-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

New Paltz

United States

1138 - 2480 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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